Apple Approves Epic Games Store in Europe After Prolonged Dispute
Epic Games accuses Apple of obstructing its efforts to launch a game store on iOS devices, citing arbitrary rejections over button designs.
- Apple initially rejected Epic Games Store submissions over button and label similarities to its App Store.
- Epic Games claimed Apple's actions violated the EU's Digital Markets Act and reported the issue to the European Commission.
- The dispute is part of a broader conflict over app store policies and in-app payment commissions.
- Apple eventually approved the Epic Games Store, but Epic Games must make future design adjustments.
- The European Commission is investigating Apple's compliance with the Digital Markets Act.